Vietnam Fatherland Front allocates additional aid to hard-hit flood provinces
The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee on November 29 allocated an additional VND150 billion (nearly US$5.7 million) to four provinces severely affected by the historic floods that devastated the central and Central Highlands regions this month.
Under the latest decision, Dak Lak province will receive VND50 billion, Khanh Hoa VND40 billion, while Gia Lai and Lam Dong will each be provided VND30 billion. This brings the total funding distributed by the VFF’s Central Relief Committee to the four provinces to VND275 billion as of November 29
Specifically, cumulative allocations now stand at VND90 billion for Dak Lak, VND60 billion for Khanh Haa, VND75 billion for Gia Lai and VND50 billion for Lam Dong.
The emergency support comes as the regions continue to reel from the heaviest flooding seen in decades.
According to the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority, the floods left 98 people dead and 10 missing. Economic losses have climbed to an estimated VND14.35 trillion (US$544 million), reflecting extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and agricultural production.
The VFF said the relief funds represent the heartfelt contributions of public officials, workers, businesses, member organisations of the Front, entrepreneurs, artists, intellectuals, overseas Vietnamese, and foreign residents in Vietnam. Donations were made through the Central Relief Committee’s official account with the shared goal of helping affected communities overcome hardship and rebuild their lives.
PM calls for rapid home building and repair for flood-affected households
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his working delegation on November 29 evening held a hybrid meeting with the four south central provinces of Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong, and Gia Lai regarding flood response and recovery efforts.
